Alternative investments

Varde raised $1.6B for second distressed opportunity fund of 2020

11/10/20

The fund exceeded its $1 billion target in five months of fundraising despite the lack of in-person meetings, and attracted 55% of the commitments from new investors.

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De novos breed small businesses, Florida Bankers chief says

03/25/19

Alex Sanchez acknowledges that the U.S. has a lot of banks and many failed in the crisis, but he says a healthy economy needs a fresh supply of community lenders to nurture entrepreneurs.

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Startup investment bank seeks to become one-stop shop for crypto

03/04/19

Fincross, based on the island of Mauritius, is launching a regulated investment bank for digital assets. It faces tough competition.

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Square CFO heads out; OCC considering Citi sanctions

10/11/18

The company’s stock plunges after Sarah Friar’s departure announced; the bank said it unintentionally withheld mortgage discounts from minority borrowers.

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Onboarding and distributing alternatives (full session)

07/12/18

Bryan Mullin, CFA, Head, Alternative Investments, RBC Wealth Management, James Waldinger, CEO, Artivest

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Banks pivot toward greener finance in climate action push

07/11/18

Financial institutions are beginning to get on board with the global fight against climate change, but they are still trailing pension funds and insurance companies in putting these concerns into action.

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